SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- NETGEAR(R), Inc.
(Nasdaq: NTGR), a worldwide provider of technologically advanced, branded
networking products, today announced that its RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Router - Gigabit Edition (WNR854T) and RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router
(WNR834B) have achieved Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM) status for 802.11n draft 2.0
products from the Wi-Fi Alliance. NETGEAR's RangeMax NEXT routers have been
certified for adhering to industry standard tests for interoperability, the
very latest in security protection, and backward compatibility with
previous generations of Wi-Fi gear.
"We're extremely proud to be designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n
draft 2.0 by the Wi-Fi Alliance," stated Vivek Pathela, vice president of
product marketing at NETGEAR. "We designed our RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
products to enable our customers to enjoy increased range and performance
for a multitude of next-generation applications such as high-definition
video streaming, online gaming, IP telephony and fast file transfers of
music, photos, etc. Having been through this intensive testing process for
interoperability and compatibility with IEEE draft 2.0, our RangeMax NEXT
Wireless-N Routers are proven industry leaders, products that maximize the
digital home experience for our global customers. By being among the first
to hit this impressive mark demonstrates our unwavering commitment to
driving multi-vendor interoperability."
Consumers can now purchase NETGEAR's RangeMax NEXT routers sporting the
new Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo. The new logo designates that NETGEAR's RangeMax
NEXT products connect and interoperate with other Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products.
Moreover, all RangeMax NEXT 802.11n Draft 1.0 products are firmware
upgradeable to the IEEE Draft 2.0 specification. NETGEAR highly encourages
its customers who currently own RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N products to visit
NETGEAR's Web site for an easy software upgrade. Additionally, all other
Wireless-N products from NETGEAR are currently being tested and will soon
be on the market, easily recognizable by looking for the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
logo.
Administered by the Wi-Fi Alliance, a global industry association
devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs),
the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for 802.11n draft 2.0 program was launched on June 25,
2007 to establish interoperability based on the IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0
specification. The program helps ensure that Wi-Fi products from multiple
manufacturers work with each other. According to the organization, Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED indicates an improved user experience, higher customer
satisfaction rates, and reduced rates of support calls and product returns.
As a result, the Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs have been a catalyst
for the rapid adoption of Wi-Fi products in homes, offices and public
access locations around the world. The launch of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 802.11n
draft 2.0 indicates that the industry has recognized the need for 802.11n
technology in order to satisfy consumer performance demands. The technical
requirements for IEEE draft 2.0 compliance include protection for legacy
devices with Clear Channel Assessment (CCA).
A May 2007 report published by Dell'Oro Group, a trusted source for
market information about the networking and telecommunications industries,
stated that shipments of Draft-N wireless routers and client devices
exceeded $150 million since the products became available in 2006.
"Widespread adoption of 802.11n technology is primed to continue,
especially after the Wi-Fi Alliance stamps their seal of approval on the
products for consumers to see," said Elmer Choy, senior analyst of wireless
LAN research at Dell'Oro Group. "Companies such as NETGEAR that market
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED devices should appeal greatly to a growing number of
consumers hungry for a network centerpiece that can handle content-rich
applications and multiple simultaneous users - without compromising
security."
About RangeMax Next Wireless-N Routers (WNR854T and WNR834B)
NETGEAR's RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router - Gigabit Edition (WNR854T)
and RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N Router (WNR834B) provide maximum coverage and
bandwidth, by utilizing 'Steady-Stream' technology. Preset internal
wireless antennas and high-performance testing and tuning provide maximum
performance and high-quality streaming every time. Touchless WiFi Security
creates the highest level of network security and includes industry
standard wireless encryption standards for you to choose from including:
WEP, WPA-PSK, or WPA2-PSK.
As with all NETGEAR wireless products, the RangeMax NEXT Wireless-N
Routers are easy to set up with NETGEAR's Smart Wizard(R) install assistant
and configurator. The WNR854T and WNR834B Wireless-N routers are backward
compatible with existing wireless devices, including 54 Mbps 802.11g and 11
Mbps 802.11b.
About NETGEAR(R), Inc.
NETGEAR(R) (Nasdaq: NTGR) designs technologically advanced, branded
networking products that address the specific needs of small and medium
business and home users. The Company's product offerings enable users to
share Internet access, peripherals, files, digital multimedia content and
applications among multiple personal computers and other Internet-enabled
devices. NETGEAR is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. For more
information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.netgear.com or call
(408) 907-8000.
About the Wi-Fi Alliance
The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit industry association of more
than 300 member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local
Area Networks (WLANs). With the aim of enhancing the user experience for
mobile wireless devices, the Wi-Fi Alliance's testing and certification
programs ensure the interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE
802.11 specification. Since the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance's
certification program in March 2000, more than 3,500 products have been
designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED(TM), encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi
products and services across the consumer and enterprise markets. For more
information, please visit http://www.wi-fi.org.
(C) 2006 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR(R), the NETGEAR logo, RangeMax, and
Smart Wizard are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in
the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
NOTE: References to signal rates indicate maximum achievable rates
under ideal operating conditions. Actual data throughput will vary. Network
conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic,
building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual
data throughput.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Specifically, statements concerning the expected performance
characteristics, specifications, market acceptance, market growth, specific
uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and
technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe
Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and
are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without
limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of
NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use
requirements of customers, product performance may be adversely affected by
real world operating conditions, new viruses or Internet threats may
develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's
products, the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and
technology, the impact and pricing of competing products and the
introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on
potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are
detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties
listed in the section entitled "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 20
through 29, in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal
quarter ended April 1, 2007, filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on May 11, 2007. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release
publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein
to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the
occurrence of unanticipated events.
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